Scattered across the ridgeways of the Wessex chalk, these prehistoric earthworks have puzzled archaeologists for generations.

Some aspects of the ancient world simply do not make any sense. No matter how much research is put into the topics, answers ...

For the next five hundred years, Olav's remains were the spiritual and political center of Northern Europe. Yet today, the location of his body is one of history's greatest mysteries. The search for ...

Built around the beginning of the 1st century BCE, the Antikythera Mechanism is the oldest known analog computer in human ...

Mohenjo-daro, one of the most prominent and sophisticated urban centers of the ancient world, has been revealed to be significantly older than previously believed. Recent archaeological excavations ...

A new study reveals that the fossil once thought to be the world's oldest octopus is, in fact, a distant relative of the ...

Ancient Egyptian physicians documented treatments on papyrus, revealing a sophisticated medical system. While most eye ...

A rebuilt historic river village and mysterious ancient petroglyphs are among the features at this scenic Nebraska state park ...

From the haunting Merry Maidens to the ethereal La Hougue Bie, these ancient attractions are suffused with mystery and magic ...

Frozen air from Antarctica is giving scientists a longer look at a climate mystery that has lingered for decades: why Earth ...

From ancient curses to controversial rituals, these mysterious temples around the world are known for unique beliefs, history ...

The air inside the sanctuary was thick with incense. A priest in embroidered vestments chanted ancient prayers as parishioners stood shoulder to shoulder. Some bowed deeply before painted icons of ...